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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.45, 640.89 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.45, 640.89 and 254.61 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.45 : 640.89 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.45/640.89 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.45x = 640.89 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.45x = 163,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,177.00/464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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